Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
Issued by NWS San Juan, PR
565 FZCA72 TJSJ 272028 MWSSJU Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service San Juan PR 428 PM AST Mon May 27 2024 AMZ711-712-716-726-733-735-741-742-745-272230- 428 PM AST Mon May 27 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE ATLANTIC AND CARIBBEAN WATERS WATERS... The areas affected include... Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N... Caribbean Waters of Puerto Rico from 10 NM to 17N, including the Coastal Waters of Saint Croix... Coastal Waters OF Northwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Coastal Waters OF Southwestern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Coastal Waters east of Puerto Rico, around Vieques, and around and just north of Culebra and Saint John... Coastal Waters from Cabo San Juan to the waters between Anegada Island and Virgin Gorda and North 10 NM... Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Coastal Waters of Southern Puerto Rico out 10 NM... Mona Passage Southward to 17N... At 426 PM AST, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located over both the Atlantic and Caribbean waters including parts of the local passages, moving northwest around 20 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. && LAT...LON 1941 6796 1946 6401 1708 6519 1701 6544 1707 6800 $$ RAM